About Diggerman Training
Nationally recognised training in civil construction, earthmoving and high-risk work, delivered by people who have spent their careers on the tools.
Diggerman Training is a family-operated Registered Training Organisation based at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. We hold RTO Provider Number 31589 and train operators across Queensland, from complete beginners through to experienced operators who just need their ticket.
A training company built on real industry experience
Diggerman Training grew out of the earthmoving industry, not a classroom. We have been part of Queensland’s civil construction and earthmoving industry since 2003, and we still run training the way the work actually happens: on real machines, with people who have done the job.
That connection matters. Our training arm is backed by Diggerman Earthmoving, which supplies the machinery students operate during practical training. You learn on real, well-maintained equipment on our Coolum site, not a simulator and not someone else’s hired gear.
We keep class sizes small, so every student gets proper hands-on supervision. The goal is simple. We want you to be qualified, confident, and ready to work.
The facts
- Registered Training Organisation: Diggerman Training
- RTO Provider Number: 31589
- Regulated by: the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Australia’s national VET regulator
- Qualifications: nationally recognised across Australia
- Operating since: 2003
- Training facility: 13 Junction Drive, Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
- Phone: (07) 5351 1811
- Courses offered: more than 40 nationally recognised courses across civil construction, earthmoving, machinery operation, high-risk work, and workplace safety
- Funding: Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding available on many courses
- Reputation: rated 4.9 out of 5 from more than 200 Google reviews
Because every qualification is nationally recognised, the ticket you earn with Diggerman Training is recognised by employers across Queensland and Australia-wide.
Trainers Who Have Done The Work
Every Diggerman Training course is delivered by trainers with 20+ years of industry experience. These are people who have operated the machinery, worked the sites, and understand what employers actually expect from a competent operator.
That experience is why students drive in from across the state to train with us. It is also why so many reviews mention the trainers by name. You are learning from operators who can explain not just how to pass the assessment, but how to do the job properly and safely once you are on site.
You can meet the team on Our Team page.
What we train
Diggerman Training delivers more than 40 nationally recognised courses, covering the tickets and qualifications most in demand across the civil construction and earthmoving industry:
- Earthmoving and machinery operation: excavator, front end loader, roller, skid steer / bobcat, bulldozer, grader, backhoe, and haul truck
- High-risk work licences: forklift, dogging, rigging, scaffolding, cranes, and elevating work platforms
- Workplace safety: working at heights, confined spaces, white card, and first aid
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations and related civil construction qualifications
- Verification of Competency (VOC): for experienced operators who need their competency formally assessed
Many courses are eligible for CSQ funding, which can significantly reduce the cost. You can see current dates, pricing, and funding on our courses page.
Where we train
Our training facility is at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, a short drive north of Brisbane. Most courses run from here, where students have full access to the machinery, simulators, and training yard.
We are now training in Townsville too. Diggerman Training has a trainer based in Townsville delivering nationally recognised civil construction and machinery courses locally, so North Queensland operators can get ticketed without travelling away. Many Townsville courses are CSQ funded, with no gap fee on selected courses, and bookings are by enquiry while we get the operation established. You can see what is on offer on our Townsville courses page.
For businesses outside the Sunshine Coast, we also deliver on-site training across Queensland. We bring the trainers and the assessment to you, and your team trains on your equipment or ours. Minimum numbers apply.
We regularly train operators from across the state, including Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, and Cairns. If you are an employer wanting staff trained on-site, see our on-site training options for Brisbane and surrounding regions.
Why operators choose Diggerman Training
- Real machinery, real experience. You train on well-maintained equipment supplied by Diggerman Earthmoving, not a simulator.
- Trainers with 20+ years on the tools. Practical knowledge you cannot get from a textbook.
- Small class sizes. Proper hands-on supervision, not a crowded room.
- Nationally recognised qualifications. Recognised by employers across Australia.
- CSQ funding available. Lower the cost on many courses.
- Competitive pricing. Multi-course discounts for students booking more than one ticket.
- Flexible scheduling. Weekly courses, multiple time slots, and online theory options.
What students say
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Diggerman Training is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO Provider Number 31589, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Every qualification we deliver is nationally recognised.
Yes. The tickets and qualifications you earn with Diggerman Training are nationally recognised and accepted by employers across Queensland and Australia-wide.
Our training facility is at 13 Junction Drive, Coolum Beach, QLD 4573, on the Sunshine Coast. We also deliver on-site training across Queensland for businesses.
Every trainer at Diggerman Training has more than 20 years of industry experience in civil construction and earthmoving.
Yes. Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding is available on many of our courses, which can significantly reduce the cost. We will help you check your eligibility.
Yes. We deliver on-site training across Queensland, including Brisbane and surrounding regions. We bring the trainers and assessment to you, and your team trains on your equipment or ours. Minimum numbers apply.
P.S. Whether you are starting out, changing careers, or an experienced operator who just needs the ticket, Diggerman Training will get you qualified on real machinery with trainers who know the industry inside out. Have a look at our courses or get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.